<p>Since there is technically no designated pre-business path at schools without undergrad business programs, would being an english major be a plausible option (along with a finance/business minor)? I am considering majoring in economics too, but I don't know enough about it so am not sure if I'd like it or not, so with that in mind, would majoring in english be a legitimate alternative?</p>
<p>If I did this at a top 10 school and had a high GPA, would recruiters for highly competitive jobs (such as i-banking or others Wall Street jobs) respect this, or consider it a joke and not take me seriously? Thanks!</p>
<p>If a Business Administration major isn’t offered, Economics is probably your next-best option if you want the best chances as far as majors go for getting a banking job.</p>
<p>If the interviewers know you have have a decent number of finance classes, you will get grilled on technicals, so you’d be better off making that your focus.</p>
<p>There are many misperceptions here. Major is not nearly as important as the quality of the school. An English major from HYP is much better than a business major from a “lesser” school. AN english major would never be a joke at an I Bank, unless you are seeking a quant path. In fact, English helps develop communication skills which are probably the most important factor for success in this business.</p>
<p>I just had dinner with a guy named Gideon King, English major at Northwestern, now worth an upwards of $300mm and owns his own hedge fund called Loeb (not Dan Loeb).</p>
<p>As long as you frame your resume in such a way that it conveys that you’re ready for a career in finance, your major is irrelevant. And, as CHD said, an English major generally coveys that you are well-spoken and have good communication skills, which is 50% of the battle in finance. Good luck!</p>